VS-R264
VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER
VS-R265
4K/UHD VIDEO STREAMER/RECORDER
VCDOC0035C
REFERENCE MANUAL
Contents
1 - Introduction ........................................................................ 3
Features ....................................................................................................... 3
Conventions used in this manual.......................................................3
Trademarks .................................................................................................3
2 - Names and Functions of Parts ........................................... 4
Front panel .................................................................................................4
Rear panel ...................................................................................................5
3 - Preparation ......................................................................... 6
Installing the attachment brackets ...................................................6
Installing on or under a desk ............................................................... 6
Connecting Euroblock plugs ...............................................................6
Connecting other equipment .............................................................7
Connecting the power ........................................................................... 7
Inserting and removing SD card ........................................................8
Inserting SD card ................................................................................. 8
Removing SD card...............................................................................8
SD card write protection...................................................................8
Connecting and disconnecting USB storage .................................8
Connecting USB storage ...................................................................8
Disconnecting USB storage ............................................................. 8
4 - Using Streaming Dashboard.............................................. 9
Overview ..................................................................................................... 9
Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY ............................................................9
Connecting Streaming Dashboard to a VS-R264/VS-R265 .......9
Screen overviews .................................................................................. 10
Tab Area overview............................................................................ 10
Encoder Control page ......................................................................... 11
Video Profile - Encoder Video Settings ..................................... 12
Audio Profile - Encoder Audio Settings .................................... 13
Outputs - Streaming and Recording ......................................... 14
Stream Output Settings ................................................................. 14
Decoder Control page ......................................................................... 18
Decoder Stream ................................................................................ 18
Decoder Audio Settings ................................................................. 20
Confidence Monitor ........................................................................ 20
Device Settings page ........................................................................... 21
General Settings ............................................................................... 21
Security Settings ............................................................................... 21
Network Settings .............................................................................. 22
NTP Settings ....................................................................................... 22
Advanced page...................................................................................... 23
5 - Hardware Reset Function .................................................24
6 - Specifications .................................................................... 25
Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 25
Video inputs and outputs ............................................................. 25
Audio inputs and outputs ............................................................. 25
Control input/output ...................................................................... 25
Audio performance ......................................................................... 26
Other ......................................................................................................... 26
Dimensional drawings ........................................................................ 27
2 TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265
1 - Introduction
Features
oStreams Full HD (1920x1080p) video signals encoded to
H.264 (VS-R264)
oStreams 4K UHD (3840x2160p) video signals encoded to
H.265 (VS-R265)
oDecodes streaming video signals
iFull HD (1920x1080p): VS-R264
i4K UHD (3840x2160p): VS-R265
oCompatible with major streaming protocols such as RTMP,
RTSP and HLS
oUnicast and Multicast streaming support
oEquipped with balanced analog Euroblock connectors for
audio I/O
oReference level switching function and output level
configuration function installed
oRecorder function installed
oRecords video data directly to 16GB Internal Storage, SD
cards or USB drives
oExternal video storage via USB 3.0
oUploads recorded files on Internal Storage, SD cards or
external storages up to FTP servers
oWeb browser based remote control to configure unit settings
oSupports 100Mbps and Gigabit Ethernet
oSupports PoE Plus (Class 4) (Power over Ethernet Plus).
Power supply also can be done by the optional AC adapter
(TASCAM PS-P1220E: sold separately)
oCompact half-rack size. Included surface rack mountable
angles allow installation on different usage scenes and
environments
Note about computer operation
If you are unsure about anything related to the basic operation
of a computer when it is mentioned in an explanation in this
manual, please refer to the computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be
installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see “Installing TASCAM
DISCOVERY” on page 9.
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
oSD/SDHC memory cards are called “SD cards”.
o“USB flash drives” are sometimes called "USB drives".
oThe device that is currently selected is called the “current
device”.
oAs necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,
NOTE and CAUTION headings.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to
equipment or lost data, for example.
VCAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.
Trademarks
oTASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
oThe terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in United States and other
countries.
oCovered by one or more claims of the HEVC patents listed at
patentlist.accessadvance.com.
oThe SDHC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
oMicrosoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
oApple, Mac, macOS, iPad, Lightning, App Store and iTunes are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
oGoogle Chrome are trademarks of Google Inc.
oOther company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Information is given about products in this manual only for
the purpose of example and does not indicate any guarantees
against infringements of third-party intellectual property rights
and other rights related to them. TEAC Corporation will bear
no responsibility for infringements on third-party intellectual
property rights or their occurrence because of the use of these
products.
With the exception of personal enjoyment and similar uses,
copyrighted materials belonging to third parties cannot be used
without permission from the rights holders in accordance with
copyright law. Please use the equipment appropriately.
TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights
infringements committed by users of this product.
Creative works as picture images, movies, music and others are to
be protected by applicable copyright laws, and when you intend
to use those works in recording, reproducing, broadcasting or
other means for the purpose of commercial use, you are required
to obtain the license by copyright owners therefor.
The license terms might be different in each occasion and the
copyright owner. Please be advised that you contact your content
service providers and/or applicable copyright management
organization.
TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 3
2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
VS-R264 VS-R265
1 POWER indicator
This shows whether the power is on or off.
Status Meaning
Power is off Unlit
Power is on Lit blue Ordinary operation
NOTE
If a switching hub that supports PoE power supply rather
than PoE Plus (Class 4) is connected, the OVERLOAD, INPUT,
STREAM and RECORD indicators will light Red and flash.
2 OVERLOAD indicator
This lights when analog audio input signals reach 3 dB below
the maximum input level.
3 INPUT indicator
This shows the status of signal input from an HDMI source
device.
Status Meaning
Lit blue Ordinary operation
Blinking red Invalid signal
4 SD card slot
Insert SD card in this slot. (see “Inserting and removing SD
card” on page 8)
5 STREAM button and indicator
Press this button to turn all RTMP streaming outputs on and
off. (see “RTMP 1/2/3 Output Settings” on page 14)
This indicator shows the streaming status of this unit.
Status Meaning
Unlit The streaming output functions are
disabled (off).
Blinking red
The streaming output functions are
enabled, but they have no streaming
data.
Blinking blue Attempting to connect to RTMP server.
Blinking blue/red Error connecting to RTMP server.
Lit blue Streaming is occurring normally.
NOTE
The STREAM button controls all 3 x RTMP streaming outputs,
but does not affect the other stream outputs (i.e. HTTP Pull,
Multicast, Unicast or RTSP).
6 RECORD button and indicator
Press this button to start recording to external storage if it is
available. (see “Recording and FTP Settings” on page 17)
Press this button during recording to stop recording.
This indicator shows the status of recording to external
storage.
Status Meaning
Unlit Recording is stopped.
Blinking red
The recording medium is full or
unavailable.
Or, there is no input from an HDMI
source device.
Lit red Recording is in progress.
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2 - Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
7 ANALOG BALANCED IN L/R connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog audio input connectors.
(HOT, COLD, GND from the left)
8 ANALOG BALANCED OUT L/R connectors
These are balanced Euroblock analog audio output
connectors.
(HOT, COLD, GND from the left)
9 ANALOG UNBALANCED IN connector
This stereo mini jack is an analog audio input.
0 ANALOG UNBALANCED OUT connector
This stereo mini jack is an analog audio output.
q Link status/activity indicator
Orange indicates that a gigabit Ethernet link has been
established.
w Gigabit link status indicator
Green indicates that a link is established between the devices.
Blinking indicates that signals are being transmitted between
the devices.
e HDMI IN port
Connect a DSLR camera or other HDMI source device here.
r HDMI OUT port
Connect an HDMI monitor or other HDMI sync device here.
NOTE
The HDMI Out port is the output of the VS-R264/VS-R265
Decoder, and does not provide an HDMI Thru function. It can
be used as a Confidence Monitor of the encoding function, by
setting the Decoder to decode a video stream produced by
the VS-R264/VS-R265 Encoder.
(see “Confidence Monitor” on page 20)
t USB port
Connect (and disconnect) USB storage here. (see “Connecting
and disconnecting USB storage” on page 8)
y ETHERNET/PoE+ connector
This is an Ethernet port.
Use this to connect to a network, transfer data and control the
unit externally.
Power is received through this connection when connected to
a switching hub that supports PoE Plus (Class 4) power supply.
(see “Connecting the power” on page 7)
u DC IN 12V connector
Connect a PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) here when
connected to a switching hub that does not support PoE Plus
(Class 4) power supply.
i Cord holder
When using a PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately), hook
its cord here to prevent accidental disconnection.
TASCAM VS-R264 / VS-R265 5
3 - Preparation
Installing the attachment brackets
By installing the included attachment brackets on this unit, you
can fix it in place on top of or underneath a desk, for example.
1. Remove the four screws installed in the left and right sides
of the enclosure.
2. Align the included attachment brackets with the enclosure.
NOTE
When installing this unit on a desk, align the brackets as
shown in the illustration below.
3. Use the four removed screws to install the attachment
brackets on the unit.
Installing on or under a desk
To install this unit on or under a desk, use 4 commercially-
available screws that are suitable for the material and thickness
of the desk.
NOTE
The width of the attachment bracket openings is 7.1 mm.
See the dimensional diagrams at the end of this manual for
details about the attachment brackets.
1. With the two attachment brackets already installed on the
unit, align the unit with the desk as desired.
2. Make marks where the screw holes will be made in the
desk.
3. Drill pilot holes for the screws in the desk.
4. Attach the unit to the desk with 4 screws.
Connecting Euroblock plugs
Euroblock plug
Terminal screw
2.5 mm or less
Euroblock plug tab
Flat-blade screwdriver
1. Loosen the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
NOTE
Use a flat-blade screwdriver with a width of 2.5mm or less.
2. Insert wires.
NOTE
AWG16–AWG28 wires are compatible with the included
Euroblock plugs. Using wires within the compatible range,
trim about 7 mm of the protective sheaths from their ends.
3. Tighten the Euroblock plug terminal screws.
NOTE
Confirm that the wires cannot be pulled out.
4. Use an included wire band to attach the wires to the
Euroblock plug tab.
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3 - Preparation
Connecting other equipment
This is an example of VS-R264/VS-R265 connections.
Precautions before making connections
oCarefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be
connected and then connect them correctly.
oBefore making connections, turn this unit and all equipment
to be connected off (standby).
oInstall all connected devices, including this unit, so that they
are powered from the same line. When using a power strip
or similar device, be sure to use one that has high current
capacity (thick cable) in order to minimize fluctuations in
power voltage.
Switching hub that supports
PoE Plus power supply
Display
Video camera
Mixer
Computer
Connecting the power
Connect a switching hub that supports PoE Plus (Class 4)
power supply or use a dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold
separately) to power this unit.
Supplying power with PoE Plus (Class 4)
Using a category 5E or higher LAN cable, connect the VS-R264/
VS-R265 to a switching hub that supports PoE Plus (Class 4)
power supply.
NOTE
iBasic PoE does not provide sufficient power to properly
operate the VS-R264/VS-R265 unit, so if the switching hub
provides only PoE and not PoE Plus (Class 4), the OVERLOAD,
INPUT, STREAM and RECORD indicators on the front panel
will flash Red.
iTo connect to a switching hub that does not support PoE
Plus (Class 4) power supply, use a dedicated PS-P1220E AC
adapter (sold separately) to supply power.
ATTENTION
Do not connect the dedicated PS-P1220E AC adapter when
using PoE Plus power supply.
Supplying power with a dedicated AC
adapter
Connect a TASCAM PS-P1220E AC adapter (sold separately) to
the unit’s DC IN 12V connector the unit.
ATTENTION
Never use any adapter other than the designated PS-
P1220E AC adapter. Use of a different adapter could cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
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3 - Preparation
Inserting and removing SD card
Inserting SD card
Insert an SD card into an SD card slot on the front of the unit to
enable it to record.
NOTE
SD cards can be inserted whether or not the unit is on or off.
oInserted SD card with the correct orientation.
oThe label should be up and the connector should be inserted
toward the back.
Removing SD card
After selecting the SD card on the Storage Device Management
screen and pressing the button, remove the SD card.
(see “Advanced page” on page 23)
ATTENTION
Never remove an SD card when data is being written. Doing
so could cause data to be lost.
1. Press the SD card in gently to make it to come forward.
2. Pull the SD card out by hand.
SD card write protection
SD cards have write-protection switches that prevent writing
new data to them.
If you slide the protection switch to the “LOCK” position,
recording will not be possible. Unlock cards to enable recording.
Connecting and disconnecting USB
storage
Connecting USB storage
Connect USB storage to the USB port on the back of the unit to
enable recording.
NOTE
You can connect USB storage when the unit is on or off.
Disconnecting USB storage
After selecting the USB storage device on the Storage Device
Management screen and pressing the button, remove
the USB storage device. (see “Advanced page” on page 23)
ATTENTION
Never disconnect USB storage when data is being written.
Doing so could cause data to be lost.
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4 - Using Streaming Dashboard
Overview
To control this unit, use the IP address assigned to it to log in
with the user interface from a browser.
TASCAM DISCOVERY
TASCAM DISCOVERY is an application that detects VS-R264 and
VS-R265 units on the network. It is available for Windows, Mac
and Linux computers.
Streaming Dashboard
Streaming Dashboard is a browser-based user interface.
This interface can control VS-R264 and VS-R265 units on the
network.
ATTENTION
Install Google Chrome in advance and set it as the default
web browser.
Installing TASCAM DISCOVERY
Install the TASCAM DISCOVERY application that is on the
included USB flash drive.
1. Connect the included USB flash drive to a computer.
2. Open the “Setup” folder on the USB flash drive.
3. Select the file for the operating system being used and
install TASCAM DISCOVERY.
Windows
Double-click “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Windows.
exe” to install it.
Mac
Double-click the “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_MacOs.
dmg” file, and follow the instructions on the screen that
appears to drag the icon and install it.
Linux
Uncompress “TASCAM DISCOVERY_App_2.0_Linux-x64.
tar.gz” and follow the procedures in “README-linux” to
install it.
Connecting Streaming Dashboard
to a VS-R264/VS-R265
1. Connect the VS-R264 /VS-R265 to a router with a LAN cable
through a switching hub that supports PoE Plus (Class 4)
power supply, or if no PoE Plus is provided by the network
switching hub, use the optional external TASCAM PS-
P1220E AC adapter.
2. Connect the computer that will control the VS-R264/VS-
R265 to the network by Wi-Fi or with a wired connection.
ATTENTION
Connect the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the computer that will
control it to the same router.
If connections are made through multiple hubs and routers,
the app might not be able to detect devices on the network.
Even when the VS-R264/VS-R265 and the controlling
computer are connected to the same hub or router, detection
might not be possible depending on the model being used.
For further information, please contact your network
administrator.
3. The following screen will appear when TASCAM DISCOVERY
is launched.
If multiple VS-R264/VS-R265 units are connected by LAN,
they will all appear on the login screen.
NOTE
iThe TASCAM DISCOVERY version is shown at the top left of
this screen.
iIf the VS-R264/VS-R265 is off or it cannot be detected on the
network, the following screen will appear.
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4. Click the “Open” button for the VS-R264/VS-R265 you want
to connect.
Select the VS-R264/VS-R265 that you want to set or check
and log in to it.
When connection between the VS-R264/VS-R265 and
the controlling computer is confirmed, the Streaming
Dashboard Encoder Control screen will open.
NOTE
Click the “Open” button in TASCAM DISCOVERY for a VS-R264/
VS-R265 to make it the current device.
TIP
When using multiple VS-R264/VS-R265 units on the network,
you can connect to each one individually in the Streaming
Dashboard by using the ‘Select a Device’ dropdown menu.
Identifying VS-R264/VS-R265 units can be made easier by
giving each its own name. (see “General Settings” on page
21)
If a unit cannot be found using TASCAM
DISCOVERY
If a unit cannot be found when using TASCAM DISCOVERY,
follow these procedures to connect it using Streaming
Dashboard.
Turn the unit on and get the IP address and other network
information for it.
1. Connect a USB flash drive or SD card.
2. Disconnect the USB flash drive or SD card after waiting
about 30 seconds.
A “streaming_network_configurations.txt” file will be
created on the USB flash drive or SD card.
This file includes the following information.
iIP address
iSubnet mask
iGateway address
iDomain name server (DNS)
3. Input the IP address shown in the text file into the web
browser, and connect it to Streaming Dashboard.
Screen overviews
When connected to Streaming Dashboard, the Encoder Control
screen will open.
Tab Area overview
Selection buttons for each page are shown at the top of the
screen.
The locations of the buttons depend on the size of the window
or tablet display.
1 Current device name
Shows the currently selected device.
2 IP address
This shows the IP address of the IP address item on the
Network page of the Device Settings screen. (see “Network
Settings” on page 22)
3 Page selection buttons
Click a page selection button to open that page.
The selection button for the open page appears lit.
Button Meaning
Encoder Control Use to set and manage encoder
functions.
Decoder Control Used to set and manage decoder
functions.
Device Settings
This shows the status of the
connected VS-R264/VS-R265 and can
be used to make settings for it.
Advanced Use to restart a connected VS-R264/
VS-R265 or update its firmware.
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4 - Using Streaming Dashboard
Encoder Control page
All the encoder functions of VS-R264 and VS-R265 units on
the current network can be controlled on the Encoder Control
screen.
The name of the current device is shown in the drop down
menu under Select a Device.
Each entry down the left side shows the status of inputs and
encoding functions, the encoder streaming outputs and the
Recorder. Click on any entry to view and change the settings.
Select a Device
Select the name of the VS-R264/VS-R265 that will have its
settings changed.
Click the b button to show a list of all VS-R264/VS-R265 units
connected to the network.
AV Input - Analog Overload
This indicates when analog audio input signals reach 3 dB below
the maximum input level.
A pop-up message will appear if the mouse pointer is placed
over the icon.
Input Settings
oThe status icon beside Input Settings reports on the audio
and video input, showing whether a valid video signal is
detected for the HDMI Video input and also allowing the
Audio input source to be selected.
oA more detailed status description is also found by
clicking on Input Settings. Both the status icon and status
automatically update in the web UI as changes are detected.
oWhen is shown, no valid video signal is currently being
detected.
Status Icon Input Status
All inputs detected and audio within range
Selected inputs not detected
Audio input not detected
NOTE
iIf using a computer as the HDMI for Video and Audio input,
the VS-R264/VS-R265 will be avilable as an external display
named VS-R264 or VS-R265 and an audio output device with
the same name.
iIf you haven’t assigned the VS-R264/VS-R265 audio device to
an application, or selected it as the default playback device
in your computer and also played some audio through it, it
may show as ‘Audio input not detected’ status in the Input
Settings.
Video Input Resolution
This shows the resolution and frame rate when a valid video
signal is detected for the HDMI video input.
The following resolutions can be input through the HDMI IN
connector of the unit.
Progressive video formats:
2160p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98 (VS-R265 only)
1080p60/p59.94/p50/p30/p29.97/p25/p24/p23.98,
720p60/p59.94/p50, 576p50, 480p60, 480p59.94
Video Input
It always displays “HDMI Video”.
Audio Input Type
Use this to select the appropriate audio input type.
Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
HDMI-Embedded Audio
(default)
Select audio embedded in an
HDMI signal.
Balanced Audio Select the analog balanced
input.
Unbalanced Audio Select the analog unbalanced
input.
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Balanced Reference Level
Set the reference level of the balanced input.
Click this to open a setting value list.
Settings: -16 dBFS (default), -14 dBFS, -9 dBFS
NOTE
iWith a Reference Level of -16 dBFS or -14 dBFS the nominal
input level is +4 dBU. With a Reference Level of -9 dBFS the
nominal input level is +6dBU.
iThe Reference level selected for the Balanced Audio Input
will also be selected for the Balanced Audio Output.
iAfter completing settings on this screen, click the Save
button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will not
be saved.
TIP
A * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
Video Profile - Encoder Video Settings
Select the Video Settings entry to set the encoder functions of
the unit related to video.
oVideo Settings includes a status icon and a description:
Status Icon Status Meaning
Encoding Video is successfully being
encoded.
None Disabled Video is not being encoded.
No Input An output is on but there is no
video input.
Unable to
Encode
Video input is detected and an
output is on but the video is
not being encoded.
1 Video Scaling
This sets the encoded scaling resolution.
Click this to open a setting value list.
Settings: Passthrough, 320x180p, 480x270p, 640x360p,
720x480p, 720x576p, 960x540p, 1280x720p,
1920x1080p, 3840x2160p (VS-R265 only)
NOTE
When “Passthrough” is selected, the input format is encoded.
2 Limit to 30 FPS
When this switch is set to “ON”, the frame rate per second will
be reduced by half when the input exceeds 30 FPS (default:
OFF).
This limits the bit rate needed for higher frame rates.
3 Encoded Video Resolution
This shows the actual format that will be encoded after the
scaling and frame rate limit settings have been applied.
4 Encoding Mode
This set the video codec encoding mode.
Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
Constant Bitrate Fixed bit rate
Variable Bitrate (default) Variable bit rate
5 Video Bitrate
Set the target bit rate to use in encoding.
To set this, click the 5 and b buttons that appear when
the mouse is over the number or click the number and use a
keyboard for input.
Range: 500 - 30000 kbps (default: 10000) in 1 kbps intervals
The following tables show recommended bit rates:
Recommended video bit rates for H.264 (AVC)
Encoded
resolution
Optimal bit rate
(kbps)
Highest quality
bit rate (kbps)
3840x2160 5000 14500
1920x1080 3000 8500
1280x720 2500 7000
Recommended video bit rates for H.265 (HEVC) (VS-R265
only)
Encoded
resolution
Optimal bit rate
(kbps)
Highest quality
bit rate (kbps)
3840x2160 3000 10000
1920x1080 2000 7000
1280x720 1500 5000
NOTE
When the Quality/Latency item is set to High, the same low-
quality bit rate is possible.
6 Video Encoding
This sets the video codec type used for the encoding.
Click this to open an option list.
Options: H.264 (AVC) (default),
H.265 (HEVC) (VS-R265 only)
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7 H.264 Profile/H.265 Profile
Use this to set the profile for the video mode set by the Video
Encoding item.
Click this to open an option list.
H.264 Profile options:
High Profile, Main Profile, Baseline Profile
H.265 Profile options(VS-R265 only):
Main Profile
The H.264/H.265 level will be set automatically according to
the selected profile.
H.264 level: 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.1, 5.1
H.265 level: 3.1, 4, 4.1, 5, 5.1
NOTE
The H.264/H.265 level is set based on the settings of the
Video Scaling and Video Encoding items.
8 Keyframe Interval
iSeconds or frames can be used as the unit of length for the
keyframe interval.
Click this to open an option list.
Options: Seconds (default), Frames
iSet the length of the keyframe interval.
To set this, click the 5 and b buttons that appear when
the mouse is over the number or click the number and use
a keyboard for input.
Range
Seconds: 0.25 - 16.5 (default: 1) in 0.25 intervals
Frames: 3 - 1000
NOTE
iFor recommended values, see the operation manual of the
RTMP destination.
iFor low bit rate streaming, select a long interval.
9 Quality/Latency
Set the B frames per sub GOP for the H.264/H.265 encoding.
Click this to open an option list.
Option Meaning
High 3 B frames per sub GOP
Normal (default) 2 B frames per sub GOP
Low 1 B frame per sub GOP
Lowest No B frames
NOTE
After completing settings on this screen, click the Save
button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will not
be saved.
TIP
A * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
Audio Profile - Encoder Audio Settings
Select the Audio Settings entry to set the encoder functions of
the unit related to audio.
oAudio Settings includes a status icon and a description:
Status Icon Status Meaning
Encoding Audio is successfully being
encoded.
None Disabled Audio is not being encoded.
No Input An output is on but there is no
audio input.
Unable to
Encode
Audio input is detected and an
output is on but the audio is
not being encoded.
Audio Encoding
oSet the audio encoding type.
Option: MPEG-4 AAC-LC
oSet the audio encoding bit rate.
Options:
64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps (default), 192 kbps,
256 kbps, 320 kbps, 384 kbps, 512 kbps
NOTE
After completing settings on this screen, click the Save
button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will not
be saved.
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Outputs - Streaming and Recording
Under the Outputs section are all the settings for the different
type of streaming protocols and the recording and FTP settings.
The Status of each of the Outputs is indicated by the icon to
the left of each entry. Selecting any of the Outputs will show a
further description of the Status and is where the settings for
each Output can be entered.
Status Icons
The icon shows whether the encoder is actively streaming or if
there is an error.
Status
Icon RTMP 1/2/3
HTTP Pull,
Multicast,
Unicast 1/2,
RTSP
Recording and FTP
None
Stream Off
(with no
input)
Stream Off
(with no input)
No error
(Recording off)
Streaming Streaming
No error
(Recording on)
Upload in progress
Upload successful
Stream Off
(with input)
Stream Off
(with input)
FTP server
unreachable
Connecting
to server... N/A
Error
connecting to
server
N/A
Video and audio
signal lost
No storage device
Storage device full
Stream Output Settings
Select streaming data destinations and protocols, including RTP/
UDP Unicast & Multicast, RTSP, HTTP Pull (HLS) and RTMP.
NOTE
iMultiple streaming destinations can be enabled at the
same time. Streaming may be affected as the number of
destinations increases, as more bandwidth on the network
and via Internet to the online video platform is required for
each stream format. So you may need to reduce the number
of options and use lower resolutions and bit rates if several
streaming protocols are used.
iAfter changing any of the Stream Output settings, click the
Save button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will
not be saved.
iA * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
TIP
Check the TASCAM Streaming Guide for more detail about
configuring the VS-R264/VS-R265 for different applications.
RTMP 1/2/3 Output Settings
Click on the RTMP 1, RTMP 2 or RTMP 3 Outputs to configure the
settings. Each RTMP Output has identical options and all 3 can
be used at the same time. RTMP is the most common stream
protocol used for online video platforms such as YouTube,
Facebook, Twitch and many others.
RTMP 1/2/3 On/Off
Click this area to turn output to the RTMP server on/off
(default: Off ).
Follow these procedures to set the output to an RTMP server.
1. Click the “Streaming Providers” menu to open an output
destination list.
Select the output destination.
Option Meaning
Generic RTMP (default) Stream output using a
generic RTMP protocol.
Wowza Streaming Engine Stream output using the
Wowza Streaming Engine.
Wowza Cloud Stream output using
Wowza Streaming Cloud.
YouTube Stream output using
YouTube.
NOTE
All 3 x RTMP Outputs are controlled from the front panel
STREAM button, allowing the VS-R264/VS-R265 to stream to
multiple online platforms simultaneously.
TIP
Some online video platforms provide different server URLs
for a primary stream and a backup stream and so the two
URLs can be used in separate RTMP Outputs.
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2. For the Generic RTMP, select the protocol to use.
Options: rtmp: // (default), rtmps: //
3. Input the RTMP server URL and then a / followed by the
Stream key provided by the online video platform.
4. e.g. for Facebook the rtmps service is needed:
rtmps://facebook_url/stream_key
NOTE
iConfirm that the Video Encoding item on the Encoder
Settings page is set to “H.264 (AVC)” as H.265 (HEVC) is not
supported via RTMP.
iThe status icon to the right of the URL is updated when
connection succeeds or fails.
HTTP Pull (HLS) Output Settings
Click on HTTP Pull for the settings to stream as an HLS server.
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is Apple’s streaming format and can
be opened and played by smart phones, tablets, by most web
browsers and by software players such as VLC media player.
In this case the VS-R264/VS-R265 acts as a server, allowing the
connected device(s) to directly pull the video chunks from the
internal buffer as required and play them.
HTTP Pull On/Off
Click this area to turn the HLS server function On/Off.
(default: Off ).
Local HLS
This shows the HLS server URL (using port 8080 by default).
Segment Window
Set the number of segments (default: 10).
Set the segment length (default: 2 seconds).
NOTE
iSet a short segment length to make the waiting time shorter.
iSet a higher number of segments to enable more stream
buffering for the client. This also controls the amount that
stream viewers can seek.
iSet a segment length that can be equally divided by the
Keyframe Interval set on the Encoder Settings page.
Media Type
This can only be set to TS (Transport Stream).
Multicast Output Settings
Click on Multicast for the settings to stream to a multicast
address.
Multicast is a mode for the network switch or router that allows
the switch to receive data (in this case as a video stream) and
copy this data to a selection or to every device connected to the
switch.
Thus Multicast provides a ‘one-to-many’ streaming function and
means that just the bandwidth for 1 stream is required for many
clients to receive the stream. By contrast, Unicast streaming
requires the stream bandwidth for each connection between an
encoder and a decoder.
Multicast On/Off
Click this area to turn output to the Multicast address On/Off
(default: Off ).
Follow these procedures to set the output to a Multicast
address.
1. Select the protocol.
Select “rtp://” to increase reliability or “udp://” to decrease
waiting time.
NOTE
Each encoder must be set with a unique valid combination of
Multicast address and port number.
2. Input the Multicast address.
Range: 224.0.0.1 - 239.255.255.255
3. Input the port number to set the network port for
transmitting the Multicast stream.
Range: 1024 - 49150
4. Set the Time to Live (TTL) .
The recommended TTL value is “5”.
NOTE
The TTL (Time To Live) setting is determined according to
the number of switches and routers that stream is needed
to traverse on the network.
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Unicast 1/2 Output Settings
Click on Unicast 1/2 for the settings to stream to a unicast
address.
Unicast streaming is a point-to-point mode where the Encoder
sends a stream to a specific Decoder IP address and on a specific
port (you can choose the port number), so making a ‘one-to-one’
configuration.
VS-R264/VS-R265 units can simultaneously stream to two
Unicast addresses, in addition to streaming to a Multicast
address.
Settings can be made separately for each Unicast address.
Unicast 1/2 On/Off
Click this area to turn output to the Unicast address On/Off
(default: Off ).
Follow these procedures to set the output to a Unicast address.
1. Select the protocol.
Select “rtp://” to increase reliability or “udp://” to decrease
waiting time.
2. Manually input the IP address of the decoder device.
3. Manually input the port number of the decoder device. Set
up the decoder device to receive on the same port number.
RTSP Output Settings
Click on RTSPs for the settings to stream as an RTSP server.
RTSP On/Off
Click this area to turn the RTSP server function On/Off.
(default: Off ).
URL
This shows the RTSP server URL.
Stream Name
Input the stream name (default: default).
Port
Input the port number (default: 554).
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Recording and FTP Settings
Click on the Recording and FTP entry for settings for recording
to internal and external storage.
Video can be recorded to 16GB of internal memory, or to external
storage with an SD card or USB storage media.
The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) function can upload files
automatically to an FTP server after recording completes.
Recording On/Off
Click this area to turn it On, enabling video to be recorded to
internal storage or to an external storage device.
ATTENTION
If the input source is not normal and the INPUT indicator is
blinking red, recording will not start even when set to On.
Recording will start automatically when it becomes normal.
Filename
The default file name used for saving is “VID” when shipped
new from the factory. Timestamps will be added to file names
when saved to internal and external storage.
Recording File Format
The VS-R264/VS-R265 can record in Transport Stream (.ts)
or MP4 (.mp4) file formats.
Both formats are widely supported in players, video
editing applications and online platforms.
Transport Stream files are simpler and have the
advantage that if recording stops for an unexpected
reason (eg. power outage, or if external storage media is
disconnected), the .ts file that was being recorded at the
time will be usable.
MP4 files have an index that is written as the file is
growing and if it wasn’t fully updated when the recording
stopped, the .mp4 file may be unusable.
Delete Oldest File When Full
This setting frees up space on the selected storage device
while recording by automatically deleting the oldest file
(using the Timestamp), so that recording can continue when
the storage becomes full.
This function can be used to always provide the ability to
record to Internal Storage even when the storage is full of old
recordings.
Limit Max File Size
The VS-R264/VS-R265 devices can record multiple
timestamped files automatically but as the FAT32 file system
is used for external SD Cards and USB storage media,
the maximum file size should be set at 4GB, as this is the
maximum size possible with FAT32, but if Limit Max File Size
is off, a new file will be created anyway after 4GB is reached.
If using the 16GB Internal Storage, then the maximum file
size can be up to the capacity of the storage.
Available Storage Devices
This menu shows the available storage devices and allows
one to be selected for recording. Use the drop-down menu to
select the storage for recording.
The storage status shows the total of the used capacity and
the available capacity, as well as the estimated remaining
recording time at the current bit rate.
NOTE
iThe FAT32 file system is supported for external storage.
iFAT32 has a mximum file size of 4GB.
iThe 16GB Internal storage does not have a file size limitation.
i1 hour of video at a bit rate of 8,000kbps takes approx. 3.6GB.
iWhen the mximum file size is reached, a new file will be
started automatically.
ATTENTION
iMP4 is a more ‘heavy’ file writing process than for TS files and
may lead to files being corrupted if the storage media is not
fast enough.
iTS format can still be readable if there is a power failure,
whereas MP4 format may not be readable if the file index has
not been completely written.
iUsing Internal Storage is much faster for recording than for
external media and should be preferred, especially if you are
using bitrates above 10,000kbps.
iMake sure that you test your storage media in the exact
scenario that you wish to use it, in advance of using it as the
only storage for recording a key event.
iThere are many reports that claim that storage devices
become slower for writing over time, or when they have a
high level of data utilisation.
iTry to format your storage media before each recording
session if you are using MP4 and bitrates above 10,000kbps.
iIf you want to use high bitrates for recording (i.e. over
10,000kbps), then the TS format is the best format to use, as it
requires a lower level of performance for the storage media.
Recordings on Storage Device
Click to expand the menu and show a list of recorded files.
Click on any file name to download to your computer via the
browser.
NOTE
File downloading can only be performed when recording is
stopped.
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FTP Upload Settings
Make settings for uploading to an FTP server on this page.
Files can be automatically uploaded to an FTP server after
recording completes.
Upload Recordings to FTP Server On/Off
Click this area to turn uploading to the FTP server On/Off
(default: Off ).
FTP Server
Input the FTP server name or IP address.
Authentication
Input the user name and password for access to the FTP
server.
FTP Filepath
Input the FTP file path.
Delete file from storage after upload On/Off
Click this to turn it “On” to erase recorded files from the
external storage after FTP uploading completes (default: Off).
NOTE
As FTP (File Transfer Protocol) includes an Acknowledgment
when a file has been correctly transferred, deletion of the file
from the Internal or External storage can be safely performed.
oClick the button to check the connection with the FTP
server.
oThe FTP Upload History shows a confirmed record of files
uploaded to the server.
oClick the button to delete the upload history.
NOTE
iFTP uploading is limited to recorded files in the current
session. Previously recorded files cannot be uploaded to the
FTP server.
iAfter changing any of the Recording and FTP settings, click
the Save button to save the settings, otherwise the changes
will not be saved.
TIP
A * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
Decoder Control page
The Decoder Control page can be used to control devices that
have decoder functions enabled.
The names of devices are shown with the status of decoder
functions and buttons to change settings.
Select a Device
As for the Encoder Control you can use this menu to select the
current device and it shows the Device name as set in the Name
item on the General page of the Device Settings screen. (see
“General Settings” on page 21)
Decoder Stream
Select the Stream Settings entry to view and change Decoder
Stream settings.
Decoder Stream On/Off
Click this area to turn the Decoder Streaming function On/Off
(default: Off ).
Stream Type
This drop-down menu allows the decoder stream type to be
selected from the following options.
iHLS
iMulticast
iRTMP
iUnicast
NOTE
After changing any of the Decoder settings, click the Save
button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will not
be saved.
TIP
A * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
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HLS Stream Type
Set the encoder device (VS-R264/VS-R 265 or third party
encoder) that is generating the HLS video stream to output
video data compressed as H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC).
Encode the audio in the stream as AAC.
oStream Type
Select “HLS”.
oURL
Input the HLS source URL.
If the VS-R264 /VS-R 265 Encoder of the current device is to
be used as the source of the HLS stream (i.e. as a Confidence
Monitor), then the URL to be entered will be as shown in the
HTTP Pull (HLS) settings for the Encoder, which will use the IP
address of the current device.
Multicast Stream Type
Set the encoder device (VS-R264/VS-R 265 or third party
encoder) that is generating the Multicast video stream to output
video data compressed as H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) on an
MPEG-2 transport stream using RTP over UDP (rtp://) or Raw
UDP (udp://).
Encode the audio in the stream as AAC.
Set the Multicast IP address and port number in the encoder
device.
Always use a valid Multicast IP address.
The recommended values are from 224.0.0.1 - 239.255.255.255.
oStream Type
Select “Multicast”.
oMulticast Protocol
Select the protocol suitable for the video source.
oMulticast IP Address
Input the currently set IP address of the desired video
source for the third-party encoder device, or if using the
current VS-R264/VS-R265, then use the IP address set in
the Muliticast Output settings of the current device.
oMulticast Port
Input the currently set port number of the video source
for the third-party encoder device, or if using the current
VS-R264/VS-R265, then use the port number set in the
Multicast Output settings of the current device.
RTMP Stream Type
Follow these procedures to set up the target decoder to receive
the RTMP playback type from the streaming server.
The RTMP streaming server must be streaming with H.264 video
and AAC audio codecs as H.265 (HEVC) is not suported for RTMP.
oStream Type
Select “RTMP”.
oURL Prefix
Confirm that “rtmp://” or “rtmps://” is selected as required.
oURL
Input the RTMP source URL.
Unicast Stream Type
Set the encoder device (VS-R264/VS-R 265 or third party
encoder) that is generating the Unicast video stream to output
video data compressed as H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) on an
MPEG-2 transport stream using RTP over UDP (rtp://) or Raw
UDP (udp://).
Encode the audio in the stream as AAC.
Set the Unicast IP address and port number in the encoder
device the same as the for the Decoder, which will always be the
IP address of the current VS-R264/VS-R265 device.
Always use a valid Unicast IP address.
oStream Type
Select “Unicast”.
oProtocol
Select the protocol suitable for the video source.
oPort
Input the currently set port number of the video source
for the third-party encoder device, or if using the current
VS-R264/VS-R265, then use the port number set in the
Unicast Output settings of the current device.
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Decoder Audio Settings
Select the Audio Settings entry to view and change Decoder
Audio Settings.
Balanced Reference Level
Use to set the balanced output headroom (difference
between the maximum and reference levels).
Settings: -16 dBFS (default), -14 dBFS, -9 dBFS
Click this to open a setting value list.
Analog Output Level
Use to adjust the output level sent to each output connector.
To adjust the value, drag the slider left and right or click the
number and enter the value with a keyboard.
Range: -72 dB - +6 dB
Analog Mute
Click this switch to turn it “On” and mute the analog output.
NOTE
iWith a Reference Level of -16 dBFS or -14 dBFS the nominal
output level is +4 dBU. With a Reference Level of -9 dBFS the
nominal output level is +6dBU. The Reference level selected
for the Balanced Audio Output will also be selected for the
Balanced Audio Input.
iAfter changing any of the Decoder Audio settings, click the
Save button to save the settings, otherwise the changes will
not be saved.
TIP
A * character will be shown if you have changed any
parameter but have not yet clicked on the Save button.
Confidence Monitor
The VS-R264/VS-R265 HDMI or Audio output are not a ‘loop thru’
or ‘pass-through’ connection of the HDMI and Audio inputs, they
are the outputs of the VS-R Decoder.
However, it is possible to configure the VS-R264/VS-R265
Encoder to generate a stream that is then received by the
Decoder and can be displayed on an HDMI monitor.
For example, if RTMP is used to stream to an online video
platform, one of the other Streaming Outputs can be used to
send a stream to the Decoder. The streaming protocol that can
be used between the Encoder and Decoder is either, Unicast,
Multicast or HTTP Pull (HLS).
The HDMI and Audio outputs act as a confidence monitor to
check that the encoding is running correctly and the picture/
sound is present and the expected quality.
As the same encoding settings are used for the online video
platform and the confidence monitor output, the output quality
is exactly what the end point user will see, with no artificial pass-
through quality (that could be misleading), which is a benefit.
H.264 and H.265 Long-GOP encoding means that the encoding
process works over several frames (GOP = Group of Pictures) and
of course the audio is encoded as well. The stream then needs to
be decoded, which means that there is some latency (delay).
In the Encoder Output settings you can also enable an RTP
Unicast stream, using the same IP address as the VS-R264/VS-
R265 is allocated to, and using any port number (e.g. 1234).
Then in the Decoder Control settings you can simply enter the
same port number (e.g. 1234) to receive the stream that the
Encoder is generating. The encode/decode delay (latency) will
be 2 - 3 secs for RTP Unicast.
HTTP Pull (HLS) streaming can also be used for Encoder and
Decoder. In this case the HTTP Pull (HLS) streaming process is to
create a number of video segments that can be read from the
HLS server by the Decoder (player).
The default settings are 10 segments of 2 seconds, so there
can be 10 secs - 20 secs of delay between encoder input and
decoder output. Reducing the number of segments and the
duration can reduce latency (e.g. 5 segments of 1 sec).
However a consequence of the increased delay of the HTTP Pull
(HLS) streaming mechanism means better streaming of video
from encoder to decoder over less-than-ideal networks and via
the internet. HLS also provides the ability to stream reliably at
higher bit rates, as segments can be pre-buffered and re-read
(i.e. Pulled) from the HLS server in case of connection problems.
If the VS-R264/VS-R265 is likely to be allocated a different IP
address after power up (the DHCP service for some routers
might do this), then it might be needed to enter a fixed IP
address for the device or to set the DHCP service to maintain the
same allocations.
You can also use a public IP address for the VS-R264/VS-R265
(using Port-Forwarding or Network Address Translation – NAT
on your Internet router). Then it is possible to use this public IP
address as the destination for the Encoder output, and stream
from your Encoder, via the web and back to your Decoder.
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